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Trip Overview

The average train between Jersey City and Washington DC takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Jersey City to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 43m
Duration
220 mi
Distance
$145
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Jersey City to Washington DC train times

Trains run hourly between Jersey City and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Jersey City is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 51m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 34m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 54m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 51m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 34m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 54m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 49m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 56m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 28m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 56m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 57m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 29m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 51m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 34m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 54m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 51m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 34m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 54m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 51m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 34m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 54m • 2 changes
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    PATHAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Jersey City to Washington DC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 220.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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